FMCSA handbook shows hours rules examples

Feb 28, 2012

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has produced an online handbook showing examples using the new hours of service rules.

FMCSA’s handbook for truck operators contains 20 examples. Most of the examples include both the effective and compliance dates for different provisions of the rules. If violations are illustrated, explanations are offered.

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